Controlled-Coupling of Quinone Monoacetals by New Activation Methods: Regioselective Synthesis of Phenol-Derived Compounds

Abstract

We have studied for a long time the reaction of quinone acetal type compounds, such as quinone monoacetals, quinone O,S-acetals, and iminoquinone monoacetals, and have reported the regioselective introduction of various nucleophiles. Quinone monoacetals show various types of reactivities toward nucleophiles due to their unique structures. In this study, we found that aromatic and alkene nucleophiles can be regioselectively introduced into the α-position of the carbonyl group on quinone monoacetals by specific activation of the acetal moiety. These reactions enabled the metal-free synthesis of highly functionalized aromatic compounds by the regioselective introduction of nucleophiles. In this account, we describe our recent studies of the coupling of quinone monoacetals.

1 Introduction

2 Regioselective Introduction of Aromatic Nucleophiles into α-Position of Carbonyl

2.1 Biaryl Synthesis by Introduction of Aromatic Nucleophiles

2.2 Synthesis of Terphenyls and Oligoarenes by Iterative Coupling

2.3 Synthesis of Phenol Cross-Coupling Products

3 [3+2] Coupling with Alkene Nucleophiles

3.1 Development of Efficient [3+2] Coupling

3.2 Improvement of Brønsted Acid Promotor

4 Synthesis of α-Aryl Carbonyl Compounds Triggered by Silyl Transfer

5 Utilization of o-Quinone Monoacetals

6 Application to Iminoquinone Monoacetals

7 Conclusion

Key words

quinone monoacetal - coupling - biaryl synthesis - terphenyl - phenol - dihydrobenzofuran - α-aryl carbonyl

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General synthetic method of phenol cross-coupling products:
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Direct C–H couplings:
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Oxidative coupling of phenols:
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For background information about our chemistry on the silyl and acyl transfer agents, see the following accounts and reviews:
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For our recent report including the use of silyl transfer agent, see:
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Selected recent examples:
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Dimerization of o-QMAs:
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For selected reviews, see:
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